5 volumes (xxiii, 3093 pages) : 29 cm

Volume 1-5, covering entries A-Z, presents information on diseases and disorders, tests and procedures, body systems, health professions, and current health issues

Includes bibliographical references and index

Abdominal ultrasound -- Abscess -- Acid-base balance -- Acid-fast culture -- Activities of daily living evaluation -- Acupressure -- Acute kidney failure -- Administering medication -- Adolescent nutrition -- Adrenal gland computed tomography -- Adrenal glands -- Adrenocortical hormone tests -- Adrenomedullary hormone tests -- Adult day care -- Advanced practice nurses -- Aerobic training -- Aerosol drug administration -- Aging and the aged -- AIDS -- AIDS counseling -- AIDS tests -- Airway management -- Alcoholic paralysis -- Alcoholism -- Allergies -- Allergy tests -- Alzheimerʼs disease -- Ambulatory electrocardiography -- American sign language -- Americans with Disabilities Act -- Amino acid disorders screening -- Amniocentesis -- Amylase and lipase tests -- Anaerobic bacteria culture -- Analgesics -- Anaphylaxis -- Anemia -- General anesthesia -- Local anesthesia -- Angiography -- Angioplasty -- Antacids -- Antepartum testing -- Antianxiety drugs -- Antibiotics -- Anticancer drugs -- Antidepressant drugs Antidiabetic drugs -- Antifungal drugs, topical -- Antiglobin tests -- Antihistamines -- Antihypertensive drugs -- Antiparkinson drugs -- Antipsychotic drugs -- Antiretroviral drugs -- Antiseptics -- Antiulcer drugs -- Antiviral drugs -- Anxiety -- Apgar testing -- Aphasia -- Appendicitis -- Apraxia -- Art therapy -- Arterial Doppler ultrasound -- Arthrography -- Arthroscopy -- Aseptic technique -- Asthma -- Astigmatism -- Audiology -- Audiometry -- Audiotory integration training -- Autoimmune disease tests -- Autoimmune disorders -- Autopsy -- Physical therapy for back and neck pain -- Bacteria -- Balance and coordination tests -- Ball and socket joint -- Balloon valvuloplasty -- Bandages and dressings -- Barium enema -- Beds and bed preparation techniques

Behavioral optometry -- Berg Balance Scale -- Bioelectricity -- Bio ethics -- Biological rhythms -- Biomechanics -- Biomedical engineering -- Biomedical equipment technology -- Biotin -- Bipolar disorder -- Birth injuries -- Bites and stings -- Bladder ultrasound -- Bleeding disorders -- Blood circulation -- Blood coagulation -- Blood culture -- Blood gas analysis -- Blood gases -- Blood pressure measurement -- Blood pressure -- Blood specimen Collection -- Blood vessels -- Blood -- Body positioning in x-ray studies -- Boils -- Bone densitometry -- Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy -- Bone radionuclide scan -- Bone tissue -- Bone x rays -- Brain tumor -- Brain -- Breast biopsy -- Breast cancer -- Breast ultrasound -- Regulation of breathing -- Breech birth -- Bronchoscopy -- Bruxism -- Bursitis -- Caffeine -- Calcium -- Supportive cancer therapy -- Cancer -- Canker sores -- Carbohydrates -- Carbon monoxide poisoning -- Cardiac catheterization -- Cardiac cycle -- Cardiac marker tests -- Cardiac monitor -- Cardiac rehabilitation -- Cardiac technology -- Cardiac tissue -- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) -- cardiovascular system -- Carotid duplex Sonography -- Carpal tunnel syndrome -- Cast care -- Cataracts -- Female catheterization -- Male catheterization -- Cell division -- Cell membranes -- Cellular functions -- Central catheter maintenance -- Central nervous system stimulants -- Central nervous system -- Cerebral angiography -- Cerebral palsy -- Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis -- Cerebrovascular accident -- Activated charcoal -- Chemotherapy -- Chest CT scan -- Chest physical therapy -- Chest tube maintenance -- Chest s ray -- Child abuse -- Childbirth -- Childbirth education -- Choking -- Chorionic villus sampling -- Chronic kidney failure

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease -- Classification of teeth -- clinical nurse specialist -- Clostridium difficle toxin test -- Coagulation tests -- Code of ethics for nurses -- Cognitive-perceptual rehabilitation -- Cold injuries -- Cold sore -- Colonoscopy -- Color blindness -- Colorectal cancer -- Colostomy -- Colostomy care -- Colposcopy -- Coma -- Common cold -- Community heath programs -- Coma -- Common cold -- Community health programs -- Community nutrition -- Complementary nursing therapies -- Complete blood count -- Computed radiography -- Computers in health care -- Concussion, levels of consciousness -- Constraint-induced movement therapy -- Contact lenses -- Continuous passive motion device -- Contraception -- Cooling treatments -- Copper -- Coronary artery disease -- Corticosteroids -- Cosmetic dentistry -- Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease -- Crohnʼs disease -- Cross infection -- Crutches and crutch walking -- CT imaging equipment CT scans -- Cultural sensitivity -- Cyanosis -- Cybermedicine -- Cystic fibrosis -- Cystometry -- Cystoscopy -- Cytomeglovirus antibody screening test -- Dance therapy -- Death and dying -- Decompression sickness -- Portable defibrillators -- Dehydration -- Dementia -- Dental abscess -- Dental anatomy -- Dental anomalies -- Dental assisting -- Dental caries -- Dental casts -- Dental crowns, inlays and bridges -- Dental examination -- Dental fillings -- Dental hygiene -- Dental indices -- Dental instruments -- Dental laboratory technician -- Dental patient preparation -- Dental and periodontal charting -- Dental prostheses -- Dental specialties -- Dental trauma -- Dental x rays -- Denture care -- Depressive disorders -- Development assessment -- Diabetes mellitus -- Diagnostic medical Sonography -- Dialysis technology

Kidney dialysis -- Diarrhea -- Diet and health -- Diet therapy -- Dietary assessment -- Dietary counseling -- Dietetics -- Digestive system -- Digital substraction angiography -- Disease transmission -- Dislocations and subluxations -- Diverticulosis and diverticulitis -- DNA typing -- Doppler ultrasonography -- Down syndrome -- Drug dosages -- Drug interactions -- Drug testing -- Drug tests -- Dynamic spatial reconstructor -- Dysarthria -- Dysphagia -- Ear instillation -- Ear irrigation -- Echocardiography -- Edema -- Electroanalgesia -- Electrocardiography -- Electrocardiography unit -- Electroencephalography -- Electroencephalography unit -- Electrolyte balance -- Electrolyte tests -- Electromyography -- Electromyography biofeedback -- Electroneurodiagnostic technology -- Electroneurography -- Electronic fetal monitoring -- Electrophysiology study of the heart -- Electrosurgery machines -- Electrotherapy -- Elimination diet -- Emergency medical technicians -- Emphysema -- Endocarditis -- Endocrine system -- Endoscope -- Endotracheal tube management -- Endurance testing -- Enema administration Enemas -- Enterostomy -- Epidural therapy -- Epithelial tissue -- Ergonomic assessment -- Esophageal function tests -- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy -- Ethical codes and oaths -- Euthanasia -- Evidence-bases practice -- Evoked potential studies -- Exercise -- Eye examination -- Eye glasses -- Eyedrop instillation -- Fad diets -- Falls -- Family therapy -- Dietary fats -- Fecal impaction removal -- Fecal incontinence -- Fecal occult blood test -- Feedback systems -- Fertility treatments -- Fetal age study -- Fetal alcohol syndrome -- Fetal biophysical profile -- Fetal cell screen -- Fetal development -- Fetoscopy -- Fever -- Fibrin degradation products test

Fibromyalgia -- Fine motor skills -- First aid -- First aid kit -- Flow cytometry analysis -- Fluid balance -- Fluoride therapy -- Fluoroscope -- Fluorosis -- Folic acid -- Food poisoning -- Foot care -- Foot orthoses -- Foreign bodies -- Fractures -- Functional Independence Measure -- Fungal culture -- Fungi -- Gait and balance assessment -- Gait and balance problems -- Gait training -- Gallbladder -- Gallbladder x rays -- Gallium scan of the body -- Gangrene -- Gas embolism -- Gas exchange -- Gas laws -- Properties of Gases -- Gastric analysis -- Gastritis -- Gastroesophageal reflux scan -- Gene therapy -- Genetic counseling -- Genetic engineering -- Genetic testing -- Genital culture -- Genital herpes -- Geriatric assessment tests -- Geriatric nutrition -- Gestational diabetes -- Gingivitis -- Glaucoma -- Gliding joint -- Glucose tests -- Gout -- Gram stain -- Gross motor skills -- H. pylori test -- Head and neck cancer -- Head injury -- Health care financing -- Quality of Health care -- Health history -- Health information management -- Health promotion and education -- Health services administration -- Hearing -- Hearing aids -- Hearing loss -- Heart failure -- Heart -- Heart-lung machines -- Heat disorders -- Heat treatments -- Heimlich maneuver -- Hematocrit -- Hemodialysis shunt, graft and fistula care -- Hemoglobin test -- Hemophilia -- Henderson theory of nursing -- Hepatitis virus tests -- Western herbalism -- Herniated disk -- High-risk pregnancy -- Hinge joint -- Hip fractures rehabilitation -- HIPAA -- HIV preventative measures -- Hives -- Home care -- Homeopathy -- Hospices -- Hospital administration -- Human anatomy -- Human growth and development -- Human leukocyte antigen test -- Hydrotherapy -- Hypercoagubility tests -- Hyperopia -- Hypertension

Hyperthermia/hypothermia unit management -- Hypopituitarism -- Hypotonic duodenography -- Hysterosalpingography -- Hysteroscopy -- Hysterosonography -- Immovable joint -- Immune response -- Immune system -- Immunoassay tests -- Immunodeficiency -- Immunofixation electrophoresis -- Impacted tooth -- Impedance plethysmography -- Implantable cardioverter defibrillatorIndium scan of the body -- Industrial toxicology -- Infant nutrition -- Infection -- Infection control -- Infectious mononucleosis test -- Infertility -- Influenza -- Informed consent -- Principles of inheritance -- Integumentary physical therapy -- Integumentary system -- Intensive care unit equipment -- Large intestine -- Small intestine -- Intra-aortic balloon pump -- Intradermal injection -- Intramuscular injection -- Intraoperative care -- Intravenous fluid regulation -- Intravenous medication administration -- Intravenous therapy -- Intravenous tubing and dressing change -- Intravenous urography -- Ionizing radiation -- Iontophoresis -- Ipecac -- Iron -- Iron deficiency anemia -- Iron tests -- Jaundice -- Johnson theory of nursing -- Joint fluid analysis -- Joint integrity and function -- Joint mobilization and manipulation -- Journal therapy -- Kidney function tests -- Kidney radionuclide scan -- Kidney stones -- Kidney, ureter and bladder x ray study -- Kidneys -- King theory of nursing -- KOH test -- Lactation -- Lactation consulting -- Language acquisition -- Language disorders -- Laparoscope -- Laparoscopy -- Laryngoscopy -- Laser surgery -- Laxatives -- Learning theory -- Acute leukemias -- Chronic leukemias -- Licensed practical nurse -- Life cycle nutrition -- Lipid tests -- Lipids -- Lipoproteins test -- Lithotripsy -- Liver biopsy -- Liver cancer -- Liver function tests

Liver radionuclide scan -- Liver -- Long-term insurance -- Low back pain -- Lower limb orthoses -- Lower limb prostheses -- Lung biopsy -- Lung cancer -- Lung perfusion and ventilation scan -- Lungs -- Lymphangiography -- Lymphatic system -- Lymphedema -- Macular degeneration -- Magnetic resonance imaging -- Magnetic resonance imaging unit -- Malabsorption syndrome -- Malabsorption tests -- Malaria -- Malignant Lymphomas -- Malignant melanoma -- Malocclusion -- Malpractice -- Mammography -- Managed care plans -- Marijuana -- Maslowʼs hierarchy of needs -- Massage therapy -- Mastitis -- Mechanical circulation support -- Mediastinoscopy -- Medicaid -- Medical administration -- Medical assisting -- Medical billing -- Medical charts -- Medical electrodes -- Medical ethics -- Medical gases -- Medical laboratories -- Medical laboratory technology -- Medical lasers -- Medical law -- Medical nutrition therapy -- Medical physics -- Medical records -- Medical records administration -- Medical terminology -- Medicare -- Medication preparation from vial -- Meditation -- Memory -- Meningitis -- Menopause -- Mercury hygiene -- Metabolism -- Microscope -- Migraine headache -- Mineral deficiency -- Minerals -- Miscarriage -- Models of disablement -- Movement disorders -- Movement therapy -- Multiple gated acquisition (MUGA) scan -- Multiple pregnancy -- Multiple sclerosis -- Muscle contraction -- Muscle relaxants -- Muscle testing -- Muscular dystrophy -- Muscular system -- Music therapy -- Myelography -- Myocardial infarction -- Myopia -- Nasal cannula /face mask application -- Nasal instillation -- Nasal packing -- Nasogastric intubation and feeding -- Nasogastric/nasointestinal tube insertion -- Nasopharyngeal culture -- Near drowning -- Neonatal care -- Neonatal jaundice

Neonatal respiratory care -- Nephrostomy tube care -- Nervous system, autonomic -- Nervous system, somatic -- Neural tube defect -- Neuromuscular physical therapy -- Neurons -- Neurophysiology -- Neuropsychological assessment -- Newborn hearing screening -- Niacin -- Nitrous oxide -- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs -- Nonsurgical periodontal therapy -- Nuclear medicine technology -- Nuclear medicine therapy -- Nurse anesthetist -- Nurse midwifery -- Nursing diagnosis -- Nursing education -- Nursing homes -- Nutrition -- Nutritional assessment -- Obesity -- Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Occupational therapy -- Occupational therapy interviews -- Ophthalmologic ultrasounds -- Opticianry -- Optometry assisting -- Optometry -- Oral airway insertion -- Oral cancer -- Oral hygiene -- Oral hygiene aids -- Oral medication administration -- Orthodontic appliances -- Orthopedic tests -- Osmolality test -- Osteoarthritis -- Osteoporosis -- Otoscope -- Otoscopic examination -- Overdose -- Oxygen therapy -- Pacemakers -- Pain -- Pain management -- Pancreas -- Pancreatitis -- Pap test -- Paracentesis -- Paralysis -- Parathyroid glands -- Parathyroid hormone test -- Parathyroid scan -- Parentage testing -- Parenteral nutrition -- Parkinsonʼs disease -- Patient confidentiality -- Patient controlled analgesia -- Patient education -- Patient representation -- Patient rights -- Pediatric nutrition -- Pediatric physical therapy -- Pelvic floor sphincter electromyography -- Pelvic ultrasound -- Percutaneous transhepatic cholangiography -- Perinatal infection -- Periodontitis -- Peritoneal dialysis management -- Peritoneal dialysis Personal hygiene for cognitive impairment -- Personal hygiene for physical impairment -- Personality disorders -- Pharmacology

Pharmacy technician -- Phlebography -- Phonophoresis -- Phosphorus -- Phototherapy -- Physical examination -- Physical therapy -- physical therapy assisting -- Physician office laboratories -- Pituitary gland -- Pituitary hormone tests -- Pivot joint -- Placenta previa Placental abruption -- Plasma protein tests -- Plasma rennin activity -- Platelet aggregation test -- Pneumonia -- Poisoning -- Polyneuropathies -- Polysomnography -- Porphyrias -- Positron emission tomography (PET) -- Positron emission tomography (PET) unit -- Postmortem care -- Postoperative care -- Postpartum care -- Postpartum depression -- Post traumatic stress disorder -- Postural evaluation -- Prealbumin test -- Preconception counseling -- Preeeclampsia and eclampsia -- Pregnancy massage -- Pregnancy -- Pregnancy test -- Premature infants -- Prenatal care -- Prenatal nutrition -- Preoperative care -- Presbyopia -- Pressure ulcer -- Preterm labor -- Preventive dentistry -- Private insurance plans -- Professional-patient relationship -- Prophylactic antibiotic premedication -- Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation -- Prostate biopsy -- Prostate cancer -- Prostate ultrasound -- Prosthetics -- Protein electrophoresis test -- Protein metabolism -- Proteins -- Protozoa -- Psychiatric assisting -- Psychiatric rehabilitation -- Psychological tests -- Psychotherapy -- Puberty -- Public health -- Public health administration -- Puerperal infection -- Pulmonary function test -- Pulmonary rehabilitation -- Pulse assessment -- Pulse oximeter -- Qigong, Radial keratotomy -- Radiation injuries -- Radiologic technology -- Radiotherapy -- Rapid streptococcus antigen tests -- Recreation therapy -- Rectal medication administration -- Red blood cell indices -- Reflex tests -- Reflexes

Refractive eye surgeries -- Registered nurse -- Rehabilitation technology -- Relaxation -- Reproductive health -- Reproductive system, female -- Reproductive system, male -- Respiratory distress syndrome -- Respiratory failure -- Respiratory system -- Respiratory therapy -- Respiratory therapy apparatus -- Restorative dental materials -- Restraint use -- Reticulocyte count -- Retinopathies Retrograde cystography -- Retrograde ureteropyelography -- Retrograde urethrography -- Rh factor -- Rheumatoid arthritis -- Riboflavin -- Rinne and Weber tests -- Root canal therapy -- Rotator cuff injury -- Salivary gland scan -- Sarcomas -- Schizophrenia -- Sciatica -- Scoliosis -- Scrotal nuclear medicine scan -- Scrotal ultrasound -- Sedimentation rate test -- Seizure disorder -- Semen analysis -- Sensory reeducation -- Sensory testing -- Septic shock -- Sex hormones tests -- Sexual dysfunction -- Sexuality and disability -- Sexually transmitted diseases cultures -- Shiatsu -- Shock -- Sickle cell disease -- Sigmoidoscopy -- Sinus endoscopy -- Skeletal muscles -- Skeletal system -- Skin culture -- Skull -- Skull x rays -- Sleep and wakefulness -- Sleep disorders -- Slightly movable joint -- Smell -- Social work in health care -- Social work law -- Somatoform disorders -- Sore throat -- Speech disorders -- Speech pathology -- speech reading -- Sphygmomanometer -- Spinal cord -- Spinal cord injury -- Spinal orthoses -- Spinal stenosis -- Spinal traction -- Spirometry tests -- Sports injuries -- Sports nutrition -- Sports participation in children -- Sprains and strains -- Sputum analysis -- Sputum culture -- Sputum specimen collection -- Staphylococcal infections -- Sterilization techniques -- Stethoscope -- Stomach -- Stomatitis -- Stone analysis -- Stool culture

Stool O & P test -- Stool specimen collection -- Strength training -- Strep throat -- Streptococcal antibody tests -- Stress -- Stress test -- Stuttering -- Subcutaneous injection -- Sublingual and buccal medication administration -- Substance abuse and dependence -- Substance abuse counseling -- Surgical instruments -- Surgical technology -- Swan Ganz catheterization -- Syncope -- Syphilis -- Syphilis tests -- Syringe and needle -- Tʼai chi -- Taste -- Technetium heart scan -- Temporomandibular joint disorders -- Tension headache -- Thallium heart scan -- Therapeutic drug monitoring -- Therapeutic exercise -- Therapeutic touch -- Therapeutic ultrasound -- Thermometer -- Thermoregulation -- Thiamine -- Thoracentesis -- Thoracoscopy -- Thorax, bones of -- Throat culture -- Thrombosis risk tests -- Thyroid function tests -- Thyroid gland -- Thyroid radionuclide scan -- Thyroid ultrasound -- Tilt table test -- Tooth development, permanent Tooth development, primary -- tooth extraction -- Tooth polishing -- Topical medicine application -- TORCH test -- Total body hydraulic lift usage Toxicology -- Trace metal tests -- Tracheostomy care -- Tracheotomy -- Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography -- Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation unit -- Transesophageal echocardiography -- Transfusion therapy -- Traumatic amputations -- Triple marker screen test -- Tube feedings -- Tuberculin skin test -- Tuberculosis -- Tumor marker tests Type and screen

Tzanck preparation -- Ultrasonic encephalography -- Ultrasound unit -- Universal precautions -- Upper GI exam -- Upper limb orthoses -- Upper limb prostheses -- Urinalysis -- Urinary system -- Urine culture -- Urine specimen collection -- Uterine stimulants -- Vaccination -- Vaginal medicine administration -- Varicose veins -- Vascular Sonography -- Veganism -- Vegetarianism -- Venous Doppler ultrasound -- Ventilation assistance -- Ventilation management -- Ventilators -- Vertebral column -- Viruses -- Vision -- Visual disorders -- Vital signs -- Vital signs in the aging -- Vital signs in children -- Vitamin A -- Vitamin B complex -- Vitamin C -- Vitamin D -- Vitamin E -- Vitamin K -- Vitamin tests -- Vitamin toxicity -- Vitamins -- Voice disorders -- Water and nutrition -- Water fluoridation -- Wheelchair prescription -- Wheezing -- Whiplash -- White blood cell count and differential -- Wound care -- Wound culture -- Wound irrigation -- Wounds -- X ray unit -- X rays of the orbit -- Yoga -- Zinc -- Z track infection. Organizations. General index

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